It’s estimated 25% to 35% of Wyoming’s forests are now dominated by “ghost forests” — standing dead timber from beetle ...

All pines are conifers, but all conifers are not pines; and further, all pines make cones, but all cones are not “pine cones.” Such details swirled through my mind as I walked Loveland’s streets named ...

Among the Needles, a small community of piney survivors. The Cathedral Spires in the Black Hills are unique for more than one reason. Among the gothic granite spires, there's a small, relict community ...

During the winter months, it's a great time to appreciate evergreen shrubs and trees. Pine trees are particularly impressive due to their large stature. Generally, pines tend to tolerate poor soil ...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the status of pine beetle activity in the described area. Addtionally, the identity of the person featured in the accompanying photograph has been ...

December 15, 2019 at 6:05 a.m. | Updated December 15, 2019 at 4:09 p.m. by Michele Warmund, University of Missouri, Division of Plant Sciences During the winter months, it's a great time to appreciate ...